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“Laws, written, if not on stone tables, yet on the azure of infinitude, in the inner heart of God's creation, certain as life, certain as death, are there, and thou shalt not disobey them.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“Laws, written, if not on stone tables, yet on the azure of infinitude, in the inner heart of God's creation, certain as life, certain as death, are there, and thou shalt not disobey them.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote portrays divine laws as immutable, existing beyond human constructs, demanding obedience.

In simple terms: Divine laws are unchanging and must be obeyed.

Key Takeaway

Respect timeless principles.

Themes

faith law eternity

Mood

reverent serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • legal systems
  • personal ethics

Key Concepts

Divine order moral absolutes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What laws feel unchangeable to you?
  • How do you balance divine and human authority?
A Different Perspective

Human law can conflict with perceived divine law.

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